Date Approved
2013
Date Posted
5-1-2013
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Chemistry
First Advisor
Heather Holmes
Second Advisor
Hedeel Evans
Abstract
Use of I-pyrenyldiazomethane (PDAM) for derivatizing short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) is a successful way to analyze complex SCF A samples quickly and with minimal sample preparation. The costs associated with ordering PDAM from a commercial source can be high, typically more than $300 not including shipping costs. This project developed a simple two-step synthesis procedure that can be used in undergraduate chemistry laboratories. We found that the PDAM produced by this procedure is pure enough to use for our derivatization needs without further purification. This synthesis can be used to further explore the use of PDAM for fast and simple analysis of SCF A without excessive material costs.
Recommended Citation
Kalvaitis, Mary E., "Synthesis of 1-pyrenyldiazomethane for derivatization of short-chain fatty acids" (2013). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 341.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/341